Introduction

1 To the churches in Galatia, from Paul, an apostle whose commission is not from any human authority and is given, not by human beings, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised him from the dead; 2 and from all the followers of the Lord here. 3 May God, our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ, bless you and give you peace. For Christ, to rescue us from this present wicked age, 4 gave himself for our sins, in accordance with the will of our God and Father, 5 to whom be ascribed all glory for ever and ever. Amen.

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6 I am astonished at your so soon deserting him, who called you through the love of Christ, for a different “good news,” 7 which is really no good news at all. But then, I know that there are people who are harassing you, and who want to pervert the good news of the Christ. 8 Yet even if we – or if an angel from heaven were to tell you any other “good news” than that which we told you, may he be accursed! 9 We have said it before, and I repeat it now – If anyone tells you a “good news” other than that which you received, may he be accursed!

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10 Is this, I ask, trying to conciliate people, or God? Am I seeking to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I should not be a servant of Christ.